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ἀπέναντι G561

G561 is the Greek word ἀπέναντι, transliterated apénanti. The King James Version most often renders it over against.

Word: ἀπέναντιTransliteration: apénantiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against.

Where it comes from

from G575 (ἀπό) and G1725 (ἔναντι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

over against 2×before 2×presence 1×contrary 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: before, contrary, over against, in the presence of.

Verses using ἀπέναντι

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 21:2 · KJV

Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

Matthew 27:24 · KJV

When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

Matthew 27:61 · KJV

And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

Acts 3:16 · KJV

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Acts 17:7 · KJV

Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

Romans 3:18 · KJV

There is no fear of God before their eyes.

Common questions

What does Strong's G561 mean?

G561 is the Greek word ἀπέναντι (apénanti), meaning from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against.

How is G561 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it over against (2 times), before (2 times), presence (1 time), contrary (1 time).

How many times does G561 appear in the Bible?

ἀπέναντι (apénanti) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G561 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1725 (ἔναντι).

Nearby entries

G558 · ἀπελεύθερος — one freed away, i.e. a freedman G559 · Ἀπελλῆς — Apelles, a Christian G560 · ἀπελπίζω — to hope out, i.e. fully expect G562 · ἀπέραντος — unfinished, i.e. (by implication) interminable G563 · ἀπερισπάστως — undistractedly, i.e. free from (domestic) solicitude G564 · ἀπερίτμητος — uncircumcised (figuratively)

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